English-speaking Career Coach in Paris | Former corporate recruiter
I’m Maïa, a French & English-speaking career coach based in Paris and former corporate recruiter with 10 years of experience. I’ve hired for companies like L’Oréal, TotalEnergies, Coca-Cola and Aramco in Paris and London. I’ve also worked in recruitment and head hunting agencies. Today I help international professionals and expats to land the right and ideal job in France — with the insider knowledge most candidates don’t have.
Career coaching in Paris for expats & international profiles
The French job market has its own codes — and they’re not always obvious when you’re coming from abroad. From the way CVs are written to how interviews are conducted, the unspoken rules matter as much as your qualifications.
Job hunting in France as a foreigner — what’s different ?
French recruiters value a very specific type of CV — shorter than Anglo-Saxon standards, with a photo, and structured around achievements rather than responsibilities. Your LinkedIn profile needs to work in both languages. And networking (“le réseau”) is often more important than applying to job ads. I help you decode all of this.
Bilingual coaching sessions — French & English
All sessions are conducted in English or French, depending on your preference. If you’re preparing for interviews that will be held in French, we can practise both languages so you feel confident whatever the format.
What I help you with
CV & LinkedIn optimisation for the French market
I review and we rewrite your CV so it passes ATS and AI filters and appeals to French recruiters and hiring managers. We will also optimise your LinkedIn profile to attract inbound opportunities from recruiters based in France.
Interview preparation in English
We run realistic mock interviews in English or French, with detailed feedback on your answers, body language and positioning. You’ll know exactly what French recruiters are looking for.
Understanding French recruitment culture
Salary negotiation, notice periods, the role of the “grande école” culture, how to approach companies directly — I give you the cultural context that no job description will ever tell you.
Pricing & packages
Single session — 90€
A focused 1-hour session on a specific topic: CV review, interview practice, or a strategic questions about your job search in France.
5 sessions — 400€
An express programme to structure your search, optimise your profile and start getting interviews. Ideal if you’ve just arrived in Paris or are actively job hunting. You can also pick the sessions you think are most suitable for you.
Full programme — 700€
10 sessions covering all topics from initial diagnosis to your first days in your new role. A complete, personnalised strategy built around the French job market — from CV and LinkedIn to interview preparation, salary negotiation, and beyond.
Includes WhatsApp and email access between sessions for quick questions and ongoing support.
Sessions are held via video call (Google Meet) — wherever you are in France or abroad.
Reduced rates available for students and job seekers.
Book a free 30-min discovery call
Not sure where to start? Book a free 30-minute intro call. We’ll discuss about your situation, your goals, and whether this coaching makes sense for you. No commitment, no pressure.